April 2020 has been a mess, but we made it! Today's the day for seeing how we did with this month's goals, and outlining next month's. Here is my April wrap-up; May's TBR list and goals will be posted soon, probably on Monday (May 4)!
Happy last week of April, Readers! As this month draws to a close, I'm sure there are more than a few people breathing a sigh of relief. There are also plenty who are grieving. Wherever you find yourself, I hope that this week brings a brighter shade of hope. Maybe it will bring a good... Continue Reading →
Explanation: It has become apparent that my TBR (to be read) list has gotten nearly out of hand. Therefore, I have decided to do a post featuring ten books from it approximately every other week. As I go through the list, I will evaluate each book and decide whether or not it still belongs. Who... Continue Reading →
The book I'm reviewing today is truly unique (at least, to this Oklahoma reader). Castle of Concrete is a young adult book set in the Soviet Union during the chaotic 1990s. The author takes relevant local political and social issues and creates a story that also touches on universal notes of adolescence. There are a... Continue Reading →
This is just a short post because I have something exciting to share! My dear echinacea plant (mentioned in my first Garden Chronicles post because it had recently grown a startling amount), has finally opened one of its buds! This is the second spring I have had this plant, and last year it never put... Continue Reading →
Today we're linking up with As Kat Knits for Unraveled Wednesday!
As the world struggles with the latest developments of the COVID-19 crisis, I’m sharing some of the Bible verses and hymns I’m leaning on for encouragement. My prayer is that this encourages you as well, and is a calming breath in a digital landscape filled with anxiety and tension.
Being at home all day, every day, has given me extra time to read through the books that I already own. I've made a good dent in my 2020 Read or Donate shelf, and I feel really good about how much I am reading and doing in general! I thought that this would also have... Continue Reading →
Hello Readers! Life didn't line up for me to post yesterday, so today I'm sharing a very short review of a novelette I read last week! This touching little book is by independent author and blogger Laura Danner. I got to share the book cover last fall, and I have been looking forward to reading Leaning... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme currently hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. The three W’s stand for the following questions: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish reading? What do you think you’ll read next? To participate, make a post or comment answering the three questions, link up to the host (Sam)’s post, and check out... Continue Reading →
Reviews From the Stacks 